Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure

Summary

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals under its Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) program (NSF 25-531). The program focuses on advancing cybersecurity research and innovation to protect and strengthen the cyberinfrastructure that supports the open science community. The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and remains open for an extended period through January 2027, which is typical for NSF standing program solicitations.

How they evaluate

Risks & flags

• Minimal detail provided in the synopsis — full program solicitation (NSF 25-531) should be reviewed directly for eligibility restrictions, required qualifications, and submission deadlines that may favor established research institutions.
• Extended open window (2+ years) typical of NSF standing solicitations; actual proposal due dates and review cycles are likely defined within the full solicitation document and may be significantly earlier than the listed close date.